what have you done to your "bike" today

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Got bike out of shed
Got a job
Put bike back in shed

Stripped peripherals off dynobrake
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well i pushed the wheel forward as if iv a new chain fitted to find, the tyre hits the chainguard :( . so had to rip the wheel out and adjust the guard with a little grinder. back together and alls good. just need the chain to get here now, and a new front tyre and im good to go. oh and the tank painted.
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made a scot oiler, using left over parts from one i got for adventure bike and some old sheep dosing guns
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norry rc8 wrote: Wed Feb 20, 2019 8:29 pm made a scot oiler, using left over parts from one i got for adventure bike and some old sheep dosing guns
Sheep dosing?
Doesn't the rohypnol rot the plastic?
It's not falling off, it's an upgrade opportunity.
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tony.mon wrote: Wed Feb 20, 2019 8:39 pm
norry rc8 wrote: Wed Feb 20, 2019 8:29 pm made a scot oiler, using left over parts from one i got for adventure bike and some old sheep dosing guns
Sheep dosing?
Doesn't the rohypnol rot the plastic?

no! but it makes it go hard :crazy:
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So had to pop down the docs today to pick up a new sick note but thought I would go to Maidstone J&S beforehand & pop in on the way back...

The idea was to look at a jacket I had seen online...Spada Camo II... So I tried it on, nice jacket if a bit crispy as new, but the collar was like a bloody neck brace... Just not comfy at all so bailed out on that + do I relly need another jacket ? J+1 = 6 so gave that a miss...Instead I looked at some lids...


Stated off with a HJC but that was polycarb so swervd that, had a look at another HJC Rapha 11 (?) OK but didn't feel quite right...Tried on a Shoei GT air...











The card took the strain...












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Feckin £65 for a new visor !!!
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MacV2 wrote: Thu Feb 21, 2019 5:51 pm
Feckin £65 for a new visor !!!
I had the same shock when I looked up genuine replacement visors for my AGV K5.

The last visor I bought for my old X-Lite was £30, I thought that was enough at the time,

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MacV2 wrote: Mon Feb 18, 2019 11:02 am
KermitLeFrog wrote: Mon Feb 18, 2019 10:45 am Got the tank back on, now ready to roll it out and start it up.

Am I the only one who has real problems getting the connections on the fuel tap? PITA job.
No your not, it is a PITA...If we had three hands it would be easier, I doubt extra fingers would help much & I wouldn't know as I have the correct number on each hand...

I do use a wooden stick/tank prop to hold the front up tho that makes it a bit easier...

You could always get quick release joints for the pipes...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from ... acat=10063
A quick search reveals that Wicky says 8mm fuel connectors are too small (see link below) :problem:

viewtopic.php?f=18&t=18681&hilit=fuel+c ... 40#p325950

Anyone shed any light on this :?:

Chris.
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MacV2 wrote: Thu Feb 21, 2019 5:51 pm So had to pop down the docs today to pick up a new sick note but thought I would go to Maidstone J&S beforehand & pop in on the way back...

The idea was to look at a jacket I had seen online...Spada Camo II... So I tried it on, nice jacket if a bit crispy as new, but the collar was like a bloody neck brace... Just not comfy at all so bailed out on that + do I relly need another jacket ? J+1 = 6 so gave that a miss...Instead I looked at some lids...


Stated off with a HJC but that was polycarb so swervd that, had a look at another HJC Rapha 11 (?) OK but didn't feel quite right...Tried on a Shoei GT air...











The card took the strain...












Image

Feckin £65 for a new visor !!!
nice helmet :D

I got one last yr, the drop down sun visor is a good toy
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nice looking lid Mac. think il buy some new gear in springtime and a lids on the books..
the older i get,the faster i was :lol:
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sirch345 wrote: Thu Feb 21, 2019 7:03 pm
MacV2 wrote: Mon Feb 18, 2019 11:02 am
KermitLeFrog wrote: Mon Feb 18, 2019 10:45 am Got the tank back on, now ready to roll it out and start it up.

Am I the only one who has real problems getting the connections on the fuel tap? PITA job.
No your not, it is a PITA...If we had three hands it would be easier, I doubt extra fingers would help much & I wouldn't know as I have the correct number on each hand...

I do use a wooden stick/tank prop to hold the front up tho that makes it a bit easier...

You could always get quick release joints for the pipes...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from ... acat=10063
A quick search reveals that Wicky says 8mm fuel connectors are too small (see link below) :problem:

viewtopic.php?f=18&t=18681&hilit=fuel+c ... 40#p325950

Anyone shed any light on this :?:

Chris.
A little worm drive hose clamp works fine.
Unless you've replaced the standard fuel lines with braided, that is.
Don't clamp braided lines, take them to a hydraulic hose maker like protek.
It's not falling off, it's an upgrade opportunity.
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what im about to do today to my bike :lol: . just about the fill the Pegaso up with fuel, call for my mate james and we are going for a naughty friday supermoto bash :clap: :clap:
the older i get,the faster i was :lol:
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Woo hoo. Just filled the Ape up for a Friday sneak off with mates. Can't waste this weather!
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tony.mon wrote: Thu Feb 21, 2019 9:01 pm
sirch345 wrote: Thu Feb 21, 2019 7:03 pm
MacV2 wrote: Mon Feb 18, 2019 11:02 am

No your not, it is a PITA...If we had three hands it would be easier, I doubt extra fingers would help much & I wouldn't know as I have the correct number on each hand...

I do use a wooden stick/tank prop to hold the front up tho that makes it a bit easier...

You could always get quick release joints for the pipes...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from ... acat=10063
A quick search reveals that Wicky says 8mm fuel connectors are too small (see link below) :problem:

viewtopic.php?f=18&t=18681&hilit=fuel+c ... 40#p325950

Anyone shed any light on this :?:

Chris.
A little worm drive hose clamp works fine.
Unless you've replaced the standard fuel lines with braided, that is.
Don't clamp braided lines, take them to a hydraulic hose maker like protek.
Thanks for trying to help Tony :thumbup: I found these hose clips:- https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/273716037029 ... 3716037029
However I am more concerned about 8mm fuel connectors being the right size for standard OEM petrol pipe :?: as Wicky says they were too small (see link below).
Wicky wrote: While things were apart tried to fit 8mm quick release fuel connectors - no way with the slop in the 10mm ID hose would they have sealed securely
viewtopic.php?f=18&t=18681&hilit=fuel+c ... 40#p325950

Chris.
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sirch345 wrote: Fri Feb 22, 2019 3:20 pm
However I am more concerned about 8mm fuel connectors being the right size for standard OEM petrol pipe :?: as Wicky says they were too small (see link below):-

viewtopic.php?f=18&t=18681&hilit=fuel+c ... 40#p325950

Chris.
Chris I've got some in the MacCave...somewhere...never got round to fitting them but intend to do so...

I also have a spare set of carbs so next time I'm in there I'll have a look & fit up & let you know... :thumbup:
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